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Cannabis for Grandma? Studies Show Cannabis Prevents Dementia and More
[lead_text] Marijuana may be just what the doctor ordered—for your Grandma. [/lead_text] Scientists at UCSD and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have recently found that one of many cannabinoids, THC, can remove the toxic buildup in our brains that has been linked to various types of dementia.
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How microaggresions single people out
We all have uncomfortable moments in life. It may involve realizing we had a stain on our shirt all day, or accidentally pushing on a ‘pull’ door but those moments hardly ever cross the line from embarrassing to painful. However, when those cases are pointedly aimed at a particular group, because of color or identity,…
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How sensory deprivation tanks can make you zen
Music blaring, phones buzzing, cars honking, computer screens shining, people talking, and talking.. Our daily lives are typically consumed with distracting sensory stimuli such as these. Our brain is a powerfully complex organ that will absorb the surrounding sensory input and process it in an orderly fashion, but what if our brains were given a…
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Setting the bar high involves more than we think
“You can do it.” Such a simple yet positive affirmation of one’s capability can often lead to great and unexpected accomplishments. Sometimes, expectations that are set on us can directly affect our own behaviors and actions, for better or worse. Just as well, you may not even be aware of it. In the field of…
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Here’s something you didn’t know you could inherit
It’s one thing to for a person to endure a brutal disaster and try to deal with the pain afterwards for the rest of their life, but what about the possibility of that pain being transferred to their offspring? It seems odd. But it turns out that genetics not only pass physical and personality traits,…
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Are mental health apps the future or far from it?
The invention of the smartphone has caused a drastic change in society and now smartphone apps have even moved on to mental health field as a viable market. It seems too good to be true. People who struggle with mental disorders of varying degrees can find help in the comfort of their own home, with…
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Study finds that ADHD is correlated with specific personality traits
Everyone knows something about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We know that ADHD affects a sizeable portion of the global population (the ADHD Institute estimates 5.3-7.1% of children and adolescents and 3.4% of adults), and that the disorder is more prevalent in males. Symptoms include difficulty paying attention, disorganization, jumping from one activity to the next,…
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How stress eats you in more ways than one
We all know the sinking feeling of dread when we realize we might have put everything off to the last minute and are now left feeling bombarded by all the tasks left to be completed. We might be running around frantically doing a little bit of everything or we might be micromanaging each thing accordingly…
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What if procrastination had an upside?
“I’ll do it tomorrow.” We’ve all said this at one point or another, whether referencing laundry, cleaning, studying or paying mind to an important work project. Procrastination is a difficult habit to break, and a tricky urge to fight. And a lot of us battle it often—Twenty percent of people describe themselves as chronic procrastinators,…
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Can pets actually make us happier?
Some people may think you’re crazy if you talk to your animals. Even though many pet-owners talk to their pets, involve them in group activities and even treat them as part of the family, we all know that they aren’t like your best friend Tim or Kylie. Or.. What if they are? Even though they…